1979 Starcraft SS18 1997 Suzuki 115 2 stroke

[budski]

This is a 1979 ss 18 my son and I rebuilt last summer, was having trouble with iboats and couldn't figure out how to start a new thread, so better late than never, the PO had started the restore with a new transum, new floor and supplied new vinyl for the floor, new carpeting a gallon of glue, but he decided to quit the restore and bought a new Lund 19 foot fisherman, we bought it in Rochester MN for 2200.00 US.

 

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WE removed the windshield turned it upside down sanded it painted the bare spots on the aluminum with self etching primer

 

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We used 2 parts rustoleum professional silver and 1 part rustoleum professional black mixed,and gave it 1 coat all over the boat and 2 coats on the bottom came out nice sort of a champagne color.

 

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First coat black

 

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Second coat done.

 

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We sanded the trailer and repainted it.

 

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Got it gack on the trailer.

 

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Got the vinyl on the floor.

 

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Carpeted the sides, consoles and bow section

 

[jc55]

Nice color scheme.

 

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Got the jump seats dashes and side rod lockers built,

 

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Motor mounted, SS horn installed, seats mounted.

 

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Decals installed

 

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Done!!!!!!!!! and SOLD

 

[pckeen]

Aaaaaaawwwww.

What's the fun in that....you got it done before we even began to debate battery placement yet.

But as always - an amazing restoration.

 

[budski]

Thanks Peter, bye the way the battery is on the starboard side and the live well is on the port.

 

[Tnstratofam]

Every time I follow one of your rebuilds I see 4 or 5 different things I want to do to my SS. If she was still in pieces in my garage I could never get her back together because of all the great ideas I pick up from you. When I do bring her back in for a true rebuild I'm going to respectfully request you please don't post any of your rebuilds until after mine is completed. That way I can stay focused on one set of ideas, and get her completed!


I'm only kidding! You do amazing work in a crazy short amount of time. It is true you seem to be able to give each boat upgrades that should be standard on almost any fishing, or fish and ski setup out there. I really like them all!:encouragement: You and your son do great work!

 

[Woodonglass]

Man Oh Man, If I couldn't paint any better than that....Well I'd probably HIRE YOU to do the job!!!! REALLY NICE JOB!!!! I Think you've got the technique DOWN!!!!